{"id":46989,"date":"2022-07-18T11:39:57","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:39:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/blog\/?p=2692"},"modified":"2026-01-08T16:21:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T08:21:26","slug":"how-to-print-a-comic-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/blog\/how-to-print-a-comic-book\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Print a Professional Comic Book"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"46989\" class=\"elementor elementor-46989\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4794687 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4794687\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3eff2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e3eff2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">We take you step-by-step from drafting your comic into the final printed product<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34a7560 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"34a7560\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-to-Print-a-Professional-Comic-Book.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-11101\" alt=\"How to Print a Professional Comic Book\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-to-Print-a-Professional-Comic-Book.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-to-Print-a-Professional-Comic-Book-500x287.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-to-Print-a-Professional-Comic-Book-100x57.webp 100w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-to-Print-a-Professional-Comic-Book-768x441.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f3a333 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9f3a333\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Comics Printed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/cheap-comic-book-printing\/\">QinPrinting<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-728634c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"728634c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you&#8217;ve ever lost yourself in the colorful pages of a comic book, felt the excitement of turning to the next panel, or dreamed of holding your own graphic story in your hands, you&#8217;re already halfway there. At QinPrinting, we transform that creative spark\u2014your sketches, dialogues, heroes, and villains\u2014into professional-quality comics ready to hit the shelves or win fans online. Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned illustrator, a passionate storyteller, or someone with an idea that refuses to stay unwritten, our step-by-step guide will take you from inspiration to the polished comic book you&#8217;ve always imagined. So, let&#8217;s dive into this guide on how to print a comic book\u200a\u2014\u200afor pleasure, profit, or both.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d412362 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d412362\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Summary box<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d1a776 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"7d1a776\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<table class=\"table-qin-blog\">\r\n  <thead>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <th>Topic<\/th>\r\n      <th>Key Information<\/th>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n  <\/thead>\r\n  <tbody>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td>Creative roles<\/td>\r\n      <td>Writer, illustrator, writer-illustrator<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td>Comic book sizes<\/td>\r\n      <td>Standard sizes: 6.7x10.2\"; 7x10.375\"; 5x7.5\"; 6x9\"; 7.3x11\"; 5.5x8.5\"; 8x10\"; 8.5x11\"<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td>Recommended paper<\/td>\r\n      <td>\r\n        Interior: Matte coated 55-86 lb (80-128 gsm)<br>\r\n        Cover: Gloss coated 58-100 lb (157 - 250 gsm)\r\n      <\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td>Premium paper option<\/td>\r\n      <td>\r\n        Interior: 86 lb (128 gsm) matte coated or offset<br>\r\n        Cover: 92 lb (250 gsm) gloss coated with UV gloss finish, foil stamping, embossing\r\n      <\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td>Binding options<\/td>\r\n      <td>\r\n        - Saddle Stitch (up to 64 page)<br>\r\n        - Perfect Binding (48+ pages)<br>\r\n        - Hardcover Case Binding (special editions, graphic novels)\r\n      <\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td>Color options<\/td>\r\n      <td>Black-and-white interior with full-color cover recommended; full-color printing available<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td>Pre-printing considerations<\/td>\r\n      <td>Paper weight, size, bleed areas, trim sizes, CMYK color conversions, binding methods<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td>Proofing<\/td>\r\n      <td>Printed physical proof highly recommended to check final product<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td>Getting started<\/td>\r\n      <td>Talk to us for best results and smoother production process<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n  <\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3242c78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3242c78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to write and illustrate your comic book<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3303e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b3303e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To state the obvious, before we can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/blog\/comic-books-graphic-novels-differences\/\">print your comic book<\/a>, you must write it and illustrate it. Now, in the professional world of comic book publishing there are three kinds of creatives: writers, illustrators, and writer-illustrators. Which are you?<\/p><p>If you&#8217;re a writer only, you&#8217;ll need to engage the services of a skilled comic book illustrator to handle the graphic side of your project. If you&#8217;re an illustrator only, you&#8217;ll need a writer to put together the text and dialogue\u200a\u2014\u200aor create a comic which is purely visual, which may work depending on your concept. If you&#8217;re a writer-illustrator, then you&#8217;ll handle all the content yourself.<\/p><p>But whichever kind of creative you are, certain aspects of the development of an idea into a completed comic book are more-or-less universal. For example, in most cases, the writer\u200a\u2014\u200awhether that&#8217;s you or someone else\u200a\u2014\u200awill draft the text to make sure that the characterization, dialogue, and story line are all tight, impactful, well-executed, flowing, and complete. Often, writers will also rough out simple pencil sketches\u200a\u2014\u200aeven just using stick figures at this stage\u200a\u2014\u200ato make a provisional storyboard and experiment with the placement of text and speech bubbles in relation to the images.<\/p><p>Once the text is finalized, then the roughs can be passed to the illustrator. This is typically a collaborative stage with a lot of back-and-forth between the writer and the illustrator. But the clearer and more detailed the illustrator&#8217;s brief from the writer, the smoother this process will be.<\/p><p>While some illustrators still work in the traditional way on a layout board with pen and ink, most use specialist graphics and illustration software like Photoshop, Clip Studio Creator Pro, ComiDraw, or ComicLife 3. It&#8217;s important to allow a lot of give-and-take at the creative level and build a positive rapport with your illustrator as this invariably makes for a better comic than if you have very rigid, fixed ideas you want to impose.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-out-a-comic-book\/\">Once your basic comic is completed<\/a>: text, dialogue, and graphics, it&#8217;s time to move on to the next stage of how to print a comic book. With the artwork and layout of the covers and pages finalized, your comic will need to be digitized\u200a\u2014\u200aif it wasn&#8217;t created digitally in the first place. Then you must get all your digital files &#8216;print-ready&#8217;. Your illustrator may already know everything there is to know about how to do this. If not, we can help as we have our own in-house graphic designers with lots of experience and enthusiasm at hand.<\/p><p>If you haven&#8217;t already gotten your printer involved, now is the time to do so. There&#8217;s no harm in talking to us right at the outset, as we can help you and your illustrator\u200a\u2014\u200aeven if you are the same person!\u200a\u2014\u200awith the technical side of the printing operations, which can influence decisions about design. Let&#8217;s dive into that stuff now.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c6de53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8c6de53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Comic book sizes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-710b0d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"710b0d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The size of your comic has implications not only for cost but also for the expectations of your readers and its overall look and feel. As a rule of thumb, the bigger your comic book, the more it will cost to layout and print. Typically, comic books can range in size from as little as 5.5 by 7.75 inches up to a fairly whopping 9 by 12 inches. The most common format lies between these two extremes, at 6.7 by 10.2 inches. Our standard sizes include 6.7 by 10.2; 7 by 10.375; 5 by 7.5; 6 by 9; 7.3 by 11; 5.5 by 8.5; 8 by 10; and 8.5 by 11.<\/p><p>We can also make custom sizes for you, but that will add significantly to your expenses. Your best bet, especially if it&#8217;s your first comic book, is to run with a standard size. It will be cheaper, meet readers&#8217; expectations, and give you a quicker turnaround on production.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1097f32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1097f32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The right paper for your comic book<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40699d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"40699d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/The-right-paper-for-your-comic-book.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-11102\" alt=\"The right paper for your comic book\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/The-right-paper-for-your-comic-book.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/The-right-paper-for-your-comic-book-500x287.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/The-right-paper-for-your-comic-book-100x57.webp 100w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/The-right-paper-for-your-comic-book-768x441.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-028f4d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"028f4d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Comics Printed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/cheap-comic-book-printing\/\">QinPrinting<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d669c63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d669c63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Paper weights are a standard measure of the quality and thickness of a paper. Here in China, we use gsm (grams per meter) but in the US and the rest of the world, lbs (pounds) are the typical metric. Paper may be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/coated-paper\/\">coated<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/uncoated-paper\/\">uncoated<\/a>. Coated paper has a more vibrant appearance when printed and is more resilient.<\/p><p>Most standard comics use uncoated papers for the inside pages with a gloss coated cover. But\u200a\u2014\u200aunless you are working to a very restricted budget\u200a\u2014\u200awe usually recommend that you use a heavier paper stock for the interior as well. A matte coated 54 lb or 86 lb (80 gsm \/ 128 gsm) paper will give a brighter, more attractive finish to the artwork, feel better quality in the hand, and last longer through repeated readings. If you really must cut costs, the thinnest viable paper for a comic book would be a 54 lb (80 gsm) coated paper; but with a paper as light as that, there&#8217;s a risk of ink bleeding through to the other side and it may tear easily if not handled with care.<\/p><p>If you have a healthy budget and want to get the best, most professional look, with artwork that pops off the page, and a truly durable comic book to last a lifetime, go for a 92 lb (250 gsm) gloss coated paper for the cover and an 86 lb (128 gsm) matte coated or offset paper for the inside. And to make your comic book truly stand out from the crowd you could use UV gloss coating for the cover art, and add foil stamping and embossing for the title, author and artist names, and other details. There&#8217;s a lot to consider when working out how to print a comic book!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6c5b61 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b6c5b61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Binding<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-250e658 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"250e658\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You have three options available for your comic book binding. Which you choose will depend on your budget, the number of pages, and the quality and look you want to achieve. Here&#8217;s a quick summary of the three types of bindings<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-720e2a4 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"720e2a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/saddle-stitch-comic-book.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-11105\" alt=\"saddle stitch comic book\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/saddle-stitch-comic-book.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/saddle-stitch-comic-book-500x333.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/saddle-stitch-comic-book-100x67.webp 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Saddle stitch (stapled)\u200a<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">This is your least expensive option and is a great binding for shorter books of up to 64 pages in length.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9086c3e elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"9086c3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Perfect-binding-comic-book.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-11104\" alt=\"Perfect binding comic book\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Perfect-binding-comic-book.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Perfect-binding-comic-book-500x333.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Perfect-binding-comic-book-100x67.webp 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Perfect binding<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">This is the same binding most printers use for paperback books, with the interior pages glued to a spine and cover made from heavier, coated paper stock. If your comic book has more than 48 pages, this is the best choice. For an even more robust result, you can combine stitching with perfect binding, too.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eda5d12 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"eda5d12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hardcover-binding-comic-book.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-11103\" alt=\"hardcover binding comic book\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hardcover-binding-comic-book.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hardcover-binding-comic-book-500x333.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hardcover-binding-comic-book-100x67.webp 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Hardcover (case) binding<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">This is the most expensive option, but ideal for special editions, collections, or very long graphic novel style comic books with several hundred pages. The pages are sewn together into 'signatures' and then bound into a hardboard casing, covered with high-quality gloss paper. Think of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/coffee-table-book-printing\/\">coffee-table book<\/a> and you have a good idea of the durability and quality of a hardcover case binding.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ad100e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8ad100e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you want your project to be extra-special, consider a slipcase, inserts, a flyleaf, and a ribbon marker. If you&#8217;re not sure which would be best for you,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/contact-us\/\">talk to us<\/a>. We don&#8217;t charge you to chat! And as it matters to us that you get the best comic book possible within your budget, we&#8217;re always happy to share our expertise with you and give you our best advice.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-521c18f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"521c18f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Black-and-white vs full color comic book printing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3da459 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a3da459\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We can print your comic book in crisp, clear\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/blog\/black-and-white-book-printing\/\">black-and-white<\/a>\u00a0throughout, part-color print it, or use full color on every page. The choice is yours and, again, depends on how much you have to spend, the artwork you&#8217;ve created, and what you want from the finished product. If you choose black-and-white for the interior\u200a\u2014\u200aand many fabulous comics are printed this way\u200a\u2014\u200ait&#8217;s still worth splashing out a little to make a beautiful, full color cover to make your book more attractive and attention-grabbing at first sight. Although, with the right artwork and design, a black-and-white cover can be equally arresting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82920c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"82920c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pre-printing work on your comic book<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc3552b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fc3552b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>By now, you&#8217;ve probably figured out why it&#8217;s a good idea to get in touch with your printer\u200a\u2014\u200awe hope that&#8217;ll be us, but other printers are out there\u200a\u2014\u200abefore you get too deep into the design phase. There&#8217;s a lot of technical stuff\u200a\u2014\u200apaper weights and sizes, &#8216;bleed&#8217; and &#8216;quiet&#8217; areas, trim sizes, color spaces (for example, software uses the RGB color space, whereas printing machines use the CMYK color space, so there&#8217;s some pre-printing conversion to do on the files), pagination, binding options, finishes, coatings, and much more\u200a\u2014\u200athat you&#8217;ll need to know about before you complete your comic book design.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b44d7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4b44d7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Comic book proofs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b11b614 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b11b614\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A proof is a sample copy of your finished comic book for you to check that everything&#8217;s in order before ordering a print run of more copies. 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Whether you choose us or another printer, always make sure that they&#8217;ll give you a decent proof copy before you commit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3186db8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3186db8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85a1015 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"85a1015\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-85a1015\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"85a1015\" data-accordion-type=\"toggle\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n    <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"1-do-i-have-to-illustrate-my-comic-book-myself\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header active-default\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1401\"><h3 class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">1. Do I have to illustrate my comic book myself?<\/h3><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1401\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix active-default\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"1-do-i-have-to-illustrate-my-comic-book-myself\"><p>No. You can either illustrate it yourself or collaborate with a professional illustrator if you&#8217;re primarily a writer.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"2-whats-the-best-size-for-a-standard-comic-book\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header active-default\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1402\"><h3 class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">2. What's the best size for a standard comic book?<\/h3><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1402\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix active-default\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"2-whats-the-best-size-for-a-standard-comic-book\"><p>The most common comic book sizes are around 6.7&#8243; x 10.2&#8243;, 7&#8243; x 10.375&#8243;, or 8.5&#8243; x 11&#8243;, but we offer many other sizes and custom options, too.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"3-which-paper-is-best-for-a-professional-quality-comic-book\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header active-default\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1403\"><h3 class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">3. Which paper is best for a professional-quality comic book?<\/h3><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1403\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix active-default\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"3-which-paper-is-best-for-a-professional-quality-comic-book\"><p>We recommend a matte coated 55-86 lb (80-128 gsm) interior and a gloss coated 58-100 lb (157 &#8211; 250 gsm) cover for a professional finish.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"4-whats-the-difference-between-saddle-stitch-and-perfect-binding\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header active-default\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1404\"><h3 class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">4. What's the difference between saddle stitch and perfect binding?<\/h3><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1404\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix active-default\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"4-whats-the-difference-between-saddle-stitch-and-perfect-binding\"><p>Saddle stitch is economical and ideal for shorter comics (up to 64 pages), whereas perfect binding is best for longer, thicker comic books and graphic novels.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"5-should-my-comic-book-be-printed-in-color-or-black-and-white\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header active-default\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1405\"><h3 class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">5. Should my comic book be printed in color or black-and-white?<\/h3><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1405\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix active-default\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"5-should-my-comic-book-be-printed-in-color-or-black-and-white\"><p>Either option can be great, depending on your artwork and budget\u2014though many creators prefer black-and-white interiors with vibrant, full-color covers.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"6-do-i-need-technical-knowledge-to-prepare-my-comic-book-files-for-printing\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header active-default\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1406\"><h3 class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">6. Do I need technical knowledge to prepare my comic book files for printing?<\/h3><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1406\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix active-default\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-labelledby=\"6-do-i-need-technical-knowledge-to-prepare-my-comic-book-files-for-printing\"><p>Basic technical knowledge is helpful, but our experienced team can guide you through file preparation, including color conversions, bleed, trim sizes, and formatting.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"7-will-i-receive-a-proof-before-my-comic-book-goes-to-print\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header active-default\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"7\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1407\"><h3 class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">7. Will I receive a proof before my comic book goes to print?<\/h3><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1407\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix active-default\" data-tab=\"7\" aria-labelledby=\"7-will-i-receive-a-proof-before-my-comic-book-goes-to-print\"><p>Yes, we provide a physical proof copy so you can thoroughly check your comic book before we start the full print run.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84e6ed9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"84e6ed9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Talk to us. 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